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03/05/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Study: Lithium microdosing may benefit patients in later stages of Alzheimer’s disease
As it turns out, even microdoses of lithium can help stave off Alzheimer’s. A recent study found that concentrations of lithium hundreds of times lower than what doctors usually prescribe for psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder can benefit those in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease. According to Claudio Cuello of the Department of Pharmacology […]
02/18/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Study: Walking slowly may be a sign of “accelerated aging” and that you’re more likely to get sick later in life
Slow walkers, beware: You may be more prone to developing serious illnesses later in life. This is according to a team of researchers, who found that 45-year-olds with a naturally slow pace when walking have bodies that exhibit signs of accelerated aging. These signs included impaired immune function and unhealthy lungs and teeth. Even worse was that […]
02/12/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Here’s how you can boost your dopamine levels naturally
When it comes to the brain’s chemical messengers (neurotransmitters), nothing compares to dopamine. A neurotransmitter that activates the brain’s pleasure and reward centers, dopamine plays an important role in stimulating motivation, mental energy and drive. Because of its effects on the brain’s pleasure centers, it’s not surprising that many unhealthy and even dangerous habits, such as drug use […]
01/08/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Blue light found to accelerate aging and damage retinal cells
Bad news: Constant exposure to blue light from your phone, computer and even household fixtures could be affecting your longevity — even if it’s not shining directly in your eyes. This is according to a new study conducted by a research team at Oregon State University (OSU), which found that the blue wavelength produced by […]
12/11/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Not monkeying around: Monkeys “exhibit more cognitive flexibility” compared to humans, say researchers
Apparently, monkeys outperform humans when it comes to coming up with strategies. This is according to new research by a group of psychologists from Georgia State University, who conducted a test that pitted the cognitive flexibility of humans against those of monkeys. The test, as described in the journal Scientific Reports, involved 56 humans and 29 monkeys, […]
10/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Users beware: Health threats of smartphone radiation and wireless devices
Recent data from mobile industry think tank GSMA Intelligence says there are around 5.20 billion unique cell phone users in the world today — with the number of users currently growing at a rate of two percent per year. Aside from cell phones, usage for wireless computers, WiFi and other “smart” home devices are also at an all-time […]
09/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Pollution breeds CHAOS: Scientists find link between dirty air and violent crime
The deadly and devastating effects that air pollution has on one’s health such as sickness, malaise, lowered immunity and depression are all well-known. However, it is worth noting that the phenomenon has one other, far more insidious effect that many may not be familiar with: it could induce violent behavior in some people. According to […]
06/17/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Middle aged women can experience cognitive decline as a side effect of stressful life experiences
Middle-aged women who experience stressful life experiences are more likely to develop dementia later in life, suggests a recent study from Johns Hopkins University. In their report, which was published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, the team noted that the findings were specific to women who experience chronic stress. This could also explain the disproportionate rates […]
04/08/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Research studies near-death experiences: Almost 300 participants report psychological, spiritual experiences
One in 10 people have reported a near-death experience, or NDE, new research says. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and other European institutions, pooled responses from over 1,000 study participants across 35 countries and found 289 people who reported some kind of psychological or spiritual experience. Of the 289, 106 […]
03/27/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Keeping your hands busy linked to maintaining a “healthy mood”
Have you ever felt the sudden need to just get up and start working with your hands, be it to do something fun, busy work, or even chores like scrub your bathroom, while you’re in the middle of an important project? Don’t worry. As it turns out, you’re not procrastinating — your brain just needed […]
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